It seemed like the less expensive way to get a little more power and reliability.

Not to sure now. getting some prices on a couple of different options.
LQ9 Shortblock / LQ9 Full Crate - instead of boring out the 4.8 to a 383. swapping the crank, Pistons, Cam, etc.

Pace Performance does have some killer block / engine deals. I have purchased from them before and they HOOKED ME UP!

---As far as the NOS goes, I think the boost will suffice for awhile. When I'm ready for some more, I'll hit you up on some options.

MIC - you get my Lisc. Plate Pic? ha ha ha